Cooper Posted October 11, 2014 Report Posted October 11, 2014 Hi, new guy here from the deep south. Would someone help me with some questions? Until recently I had no interest in an AR 10. I have AR 15's and I figured they would do up close and my 308 sniper would take care of long range. Recently I decided it was time to do a AR 10 build. Now I am confused. I know AR 15 lowers are marked .223/5.56 and will shoot either civilian or nato rounds. When the SHTF nato rounds will be easier to find. I am not seeing that as I look for AR 10 lowers. How do I know a lower will shoot 308/7.62? I also see terms used, almost as if they were interchangeble, LR 308 and AR 308 . What is the difference? Thanks in advance. Cooper
Robocop1051 Posted October 11, 2014 Report Posted October 11, 2014 The marking on the receiver means nothing. It's just cosmetics. I really wish they'd do away with the markings all together. The barrel stamp is what counts. Back in the day, .308 ammo was more powerful than its NATO 7.62x51 cousin. So back then, you wanted the .308 stamped barrel. I honestly don't know anyone who makes a 7.62 stamped barrel (maybe Noveske?) As for the names... We say 308AR as a generic term. The name AR10 is owned by Armalite and LR-308 is owned by DPMS. Every company has their own designation. We usually frown on people using specific names as generic terms. It'd be like someone calling all vehicles a Corvette, despite their own name. It just doesn't make sense to us.
Cooper Posted October 11, 2014 Author Report Posted October 11, 2014 Thank you for the info. So if the Barrel is marked 308 is should shoot the 7.62. I understand that is a small difference in size and the headspace is a fraction longer, but those two things out of the way it should shoot it. I am just thinking ahead and trying to get ready for about 2 years.
shepp Posted October 11, 2014 Report Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) Deep South? Durty south or the deep and durty south? Lol Welcome from the cold north This will help Edited October 11, 2014 by shepp
survivalshop Posted October 12, 2014 Report Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) 308/7.62x51 , should work in any of the newer 308 or 7.62x51 rifle barrels . You also need to know there are at least two major configurations of 308AR's , Armalite ( AR 10 ) is sloped at the back of the receivers where the two meet & DPMS style is rounded , just like a bigger AR 15 . Keep with one or the others as far as parts & the build should go smoothly . Edited October 12, 2014 by survivalshop
Dane Armory Posted October 12, 2014 Report Posted October 12, 2014 At least four types of 308 AR's : Alpha - FN Beta - AR10 Armalite VHS - LR308 DPMS Delta - Bullpup (M1A1 or strecthed M17s) Soviet - Saiga 308
98Z5V Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 At least four types of 308 AR's : Alpha - FN Beta - AR10 Armalite VHS - LR308 DPMSDelta - Bullpup (M1A1 or strecthed M17s) Soviet - Saiga 308 Those last two aren't ARs. Hell, the first one isn't either... You forgot RRA/Bushmaster BAR-10 design. I'll be here all night. Enjoy yourself, but remember to tip your server... :banana:
planeflyer21 Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 Those last two aren't ARs. Hell, the first one isn't either... You forgot RRA/Bushmaster BAR-10 design. I'll be here all night. Enjoy yourself, but remember to tip your server... :banana: Hey...at least his guide is more accurate than that Reporter's Guide To Assault Weapons. The Glock Guide is just a bonus.
Cali_Ed Posted October 15, 2014 Report Posted October 15, 2014 I think my jp has a stamp of 7.62 I can double check. It may say 308 don't remeber but I confirmed with jp that it can shoot both fine
Dane Armory Posted October 16, 2014 Report Posted October 16, 2014 Those last two aren't ARs. Hell, the first one isn't either... You forgot RRA/Bushmaster BAR-10 design. I'll be here all night. Enjoy yourself, but remember to tip your server... :banana:Those last two aren't ARs. Hell, the first one isn't either... You forgot RRA/Bushmaster BAR-10 design. I'll be here all night. Enjoy yourself, but remember to tip your server... :banana:I forgot the M14 ! The Scar 17s are a nice tool used by a couple of armies. I didn't include the RRA because its a Dodge with a German engine init !
shepp Posted October 17, 2014 Report Posted October 17, 2014 I forgot the M14 ! The Scar 17s are a nice tool used by a couple of armies. I didn't include the RRA because its a Dodge with a German engine init ! Lol like a sprinter van lol
Magwa Posted October 23, 2014 Report Posted October 23, 2014 Whatever you get make sure it takes Magpul Magazines...... after that it is all good...
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